Science: Our Weather, Patterns in the sky



Science: Our Weather, Patterns in the skyLearning Area(s) Science & ArtYear(s) 1,2DescriptionAC Science : Year 1From Foundation to Year 2, students learn that observations can be organised to reveal patterns, and that these patterns can be used to make predictions about phenomena. In Year 1, students infer simple cause-and-effect relationships from their observations and experiences, and begin to link events and phenomena with observable effects. They observe changes that can be large or small and happen quickly or slowly. They explore the properties of familiar objects and phenomena, identifying similarities and differences. Students begin to value counting as a means of comparing observations, and are introduced to ways of organising their observations. AC Science : Year 2From Foundation to Year 2, students learn that observations can be organised to reveal patterns, and that these patterns can be used to make predictions about phenomena. In Year 2, students describe the components of simple systems, such as stationary objects subjected to pushes or pulls, or combinations of materials, and show how objects and materials interact through direct manipulation. They observe patterns of growth and change in living things, and describe patterns and make predictions. They explore the use of resources from Earth and are introduced to the idea of the flow of matter when considering how water is used. They use counting and informal measurements to make and compare observations and begin to recognise that organising these observations in tables makes it easier to show patterns.Unit Focus The focus of this unit is to look at the weather and discuss the different impacts that this has on everyday life. Students will discuss, observe and record weather in their own environment and explore in an attempt to understand how it impacts people and places. Students will use a variety of science skill such as discussing, illustrating, observing, predicting, testing, experimenting and posing questions. This unit is integrated with both Art and Aboriginal topics to give students a broad understanding of weather in their world.Stage 1: Desired ResultsTransfer of knowledgeUnderstand that weather affects daily lifeUnderstand the ways that different weather impacts people and placesUnderstandingsKey Inquiry Questions We use different weather information and forecasts to predict the weather and to help make decisions about the things that we do.Different types of seasons and weather conditions affect people and places.Weather is the day to day conditions of a place and is part of our environment.How can I describe what the weather is like each day?How can I use weather information to predict the weather?How does different types of weather affect myself and others?What different types of clouds are there?KnowledgeSkills The different weather seasons and how these affect what we wear and doHow to describe the weather using correct terminologyHow to demonstrate the weather using weather symbolsHow to make judgements on the weather based on observations Making predictions about the weatherDescribing weather using words and symbolsObserving and recording changes in the skyPosing and responding to questions about the weatherUse illustrations to represent understandingCurriculum Goals CurriculumAC Science : Year 1 : ACSHE021 Nature and development of science: Science involves asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and eventsAC Science : Year 1 : ACSSU019 Earth and space sciences: Observable changes occur in the sky and landscapeAC Science : Year 2 : ACSHE034 Nature and development of science: Science involves asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and eventsAC Science : Year 1 : ACSIS024 Questioning and predicting: Respond to and pose questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and eventsAC Science : Year 1 : identify and collect data, information and evidenceAC Science : Year 1 : ACSIS027 Processing and analysing data and information: Use a range of methods to sort information, including drawings and provided tablesAC Science : Year 1 : pose questions and make predictionsAC Science : Year 1 : communicate scientific ideas, data, information and evidence, using terminology, illustrations or representationsAC Science : Year 2 : ACSIS040 Processing and analysing data and information: Use a range of methods to sort information, including drawings and provided tablesAC Science : Year 2 : ACSIS214 Processing and analysing data and information: Through discussion, compare observations with predictionsAC Science : Year 2 : identify and collect data, information and evidenceOther Goals: ACARA General CapabilitiesGC41 analyse information logically and make reasoned judgmentsGC40 generate and develop ideas and possibilitiesGC35 pose insightful and purposeful questionsACARA Cross Curricular Priorities01.3 Country/Place : Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have unique belief systems that are spiritually connected to the land, sea, sky and waterways01.2 Country/ Place : Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities maintain a special connection to and responsibility for Country/ Place throughout all of AustraliaStage 2: Assessment evidenceTask Task descriptionCriteria 1Weather JournalStudents will keep their own weather journal, which will include key investigations, questions and observations about the weather.What is weatherWeather symbolsObserving weatherTemperatureSeasonsCloud studyAbility to pose questions about the weatherObserve and collect information about the weatherInterpret results from weather studyGraph informationMake predictionsStage 3: Lesson SequenceLessonDescription Lesson 1Weather words and introductionBrainstorm: what do we know about weather?Discuss science weather journal with studentsFirst journal page: What I know about weather & What I want to know about weatherWeather pictures: look at various pictures of different environments. Students discuss the weather.Weather word wall- as a class we will make a word wallLesson 2Weather symbolsDiscussion- what is a symbol? Where did we see symbols? What type of symbols is there?Interactive: As a class make weather scenes ()Discuss the pictures used- explain symbolsStudents draw their own weather symbols- split page up and draw different symbolsInteractive : Discuss symbols () Discuss our favourite weatherLesson 3Watching the skyDiscuss: Why might we watch the weather? Why is it important?Draw table as class- discuss weather today. Record the weather for a week: writing and drawing the weather. Weather exploration: Class to take pictures and make predictions of the weather, walk around outside.Discuss: words to describe the weather- cold, hotWeather forecasts interactive- as a class ( - experience the weather)Pose questions about the weatherFollow up- discuss weather and graph resultsLesson 4Weather TemperatureDiscuss: What is temperature? What does it tell us?Video: Watch a weather report video- discuss the words and temperaturesHow do we read the temperature? Game: () Students will be making own thermometer and judging the weather based on outside walk.Discuss and share- create class thermometer display with word wall.Lesson 5 Weather SeasonsCreate chart in journal- looks like, feels like. Discuss this as a classLook at pictures on GeoGuessr- students to complete table in small groupsDiscuss the seasons- super simple songs about weatherLook at trees in the different seasons- note down colours and what happens to the leaves ()Discuss clothing and weather that is needed for different seasonsInteractive: Seasons sequencer: ()Lesson 6CloudsDiscuss: How do you describe what a cloud is?What I think a cloud is made of- science journalWatch Cloud video (see resource list)Cloud experiment: Cloud in a jar: Teachers Pay teachers Activity (See resources)Write investigation and results up in science journalLesson 7Cloud StudyDiscuss that there are different types of cloudsAsk students if they have noticed different ways that clouds can form and what they look likeLook at the different types of clouds and draw them. We will create an art piece for the 4 different types of clouds.Cloud types interactive () Over the week we will observe, record and discuss the cloud types.Integrated Art LessonsAboriginal Symbols ArtAboriginal Story MapsLook at story maps- what do you think the symbols mean?Aboriginal Seasons () Use symbols to make up stories as a classCrayon Art: Students to create their own Aboriginal story mapAboriginal SeasonsAboriginal Seasons ArtAboriginal areas exploration: about our seasons. Look at Aboriginal seasonsSeasonal Art Colour & ArtRainbow & Colour focusColour chart & WheelWarm/cool coloursRainbow art piecesRainbow craftPuddle artWeather themed piecesThe Arts Curriculum ConnectionsVisual Arts F-2 CurriculumAC Visual Arts : F-2 : ACAVAM106 : Explore experiences, observations and imagination to create visual artworks and design, including considering ideas in artworks by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.AC Visual Arts : F-2 : ACAVAM107: Use and experiment with different materials, techniques, technologies and processes to make artworks.AC Visual Arts : F-2 : ACAVAM108 : Create and display artworks to communicate ideas to an audience.Websites/ ResourcesResource DescriptionWebsite Primary Connections Weather in our world iBoard Weather Resources Whiteboard interactives symbols activities and experiments Simple songs: How’s the weather today weather teaching resources Education Weather and where we live Weather videos splash weather video rain is coming Activities)Different types of weather Video explained Interactive ................
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